Advice to our daughters
From the deep stuff about true love and money, to the simply practical stuff like sorting laundry and how-not-to-forget-where-you-parked… there’s some advice worth passing down to our children.
It’s not always personal
This is all about perspective. There will be times in life when people are rude, abrupt, mean etc. In most cases: this is not about you. So don’t take it personally. It’s not you, it’s them.
Take ‘memory tokens’
There are some moments in life when you feel: this is what true happiness feels like. How can you capture that moment? One way is to take a ‘memory token’.
Growing up - scary movies get scarier, adverts make you cry
As you grow older you do not become immune to scary movies. On the contrary. With age you will discover a whole spectrum of emotions during the weirdest of on-screen moments - like during adverts.
It’s NOT okay to be mean to others
It’s never okay to be mean to others. No matter what medium you are using: you should never write something to or about someone you would not say to their face. And it’s not okay to say things that are hurtful just because you can.
Don’t pretend you understood something you didn’t
Don’t pretend that you understood something when you did not. It’s okay to ask questions.
It’s never too late: Stop asking ‘why now?’ and ask ‘why not?’
The only person who can stop you from living a full life - for all your life - is yourself. So let’s top asking ourselves: “why now?” and swap it with: “why not?”
Washing machines have their own time zone
Never, ever trust a washing machine with time. These appliances have their own time zone.
‘Perfection’ is in the eye of the beholder
You know that ‘perfect’ girl? Chances are she too has insecurities. We are all human. Which means we are not alone.
Save money. The earlier the better. The more the merrier.
Save money. The earlier, the better. The more, the merrier
Enjoy your favourite things… don’t save them for ‘a special day’
Enjoy your favourite things. Don’t wait for that ‘special occasion’ to wear your favourite shoes or dress. Life is too short.
There are ‘walkers’ and ‘waiters’. Which are you?
Ever since I was a child I’ve divided people into two categories: there are the walkers, and there are the waiters.
Erm… Make sure there is toilet paper… before
Some advice is practical. And given that women have specific bathroom needs, ensuring there is toilet paper in a public toilet before, rather than after, is a lesson well worth sharing to avoid very uncomfortable situations.
There are many spotlights that can shine together
There does not have to be just one spotlight. Just because a friend or colleague is shining, it does not mean you are not.
Whatever you do, do it for you… not to please others
Whatever you do, do it for you… and not to please others, according to actor-director and comedian Kevin Naudi.
Be yourself. You’re unique and that’s the way it’s meant to be
Always be yourself. There is no one in the world better at being you… than you, says Gianni Zammit.
Treat yourself as you would treat your best friend
We can be our own worst critics. We can be too harsh on ourselves, too unforgiving.
Love happens when your mind, body and heart agree
Love is actually love when your heart, body and mind are in agreement. Anything else is obsession, lust or convenience.
It’s OK to be fragile… so are bombs
Yes, a woman can look and, at times, be fragile. But this does not always result in wilting… The result can also blow your mind.